Water Damage Repairs – How Much Do They Cost and What Affects the Pricing?

We often get phone calls from prospective home buyers who are looking to get a ballpark estimate of water damage repairs or restoration.

In this brief article we will give you an idea of what to consider while asking for estimates. The list of variables is a long one.

Water Damage Repairs – How Much Does It Cost?

Without looking at the property it is next to impossible to give even the ball park figure.

The costs of water damage repairs vary widely depending on the following factors:

The size of the damaged area. The size is usually measured in square feet and the larger the area the more expensive the repairs, all other things being equal.

Basic materials costs. Depending on whether you are restoring hardwood floors or repairing a water-damaged ceiling, the cost will vary.

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Water Damage: 5 Things To Do When Your Property Is Flooded

Rochester, NY isn’t the flood capital of the world, but floods do happen in Rochester as well. And often the flood happens when you least expect it, and when you are least prepared to handle it.

Water damage in Rochester, NY area? A flood on your property?

In addition to property loss, water damage can cause a lot of health issues if not addressed timely.

What can you do to make sure you minimize the water damage if your property is flooded?

Depending on whom you ask you might get different answers.

Below is a list of five things to do that we find helpful.

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